Newton lifts East Carolina over Old Dominion 73-60

Tristen Newton had 18 points and six assists and Brandon Johnson recorded 16 points and nine rebounds as East Carolina beat Old Dominion 73-60 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational

CONWAY, S.C. -- Tristen Newton had 18 points and six assists and Brandon Johnson posted 16 points and nine rebounds as East Carolina beat Old Dominion 73-60 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Friday night.

Brandon Suggs had 10 points for East Carolina (4-1).

Kalu Ezikpe had 16 points and eight rebounds for the Monarchs (2-3). Charles Smith IV added 12 points. Mekhi Long had three blocks.

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